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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Park University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Park University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Parkville, MO | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,662 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | park.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Park University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,231 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,231 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,330 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,858 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,043 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 29% |
Admission |
Park University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Park University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Park University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $237 |
Diversity |
Park University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Park University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Park University | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Park University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 7,662 students)
Park University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Park University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 398.8% more expensive to attend than Park University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- Out of state tuition is 398.8% higher at Wake Forest than Park University ($61,012.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Park University than Wake Forest ($15,858 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 99.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($8,330 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Park University than Wake Forest University (85% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 670% larger than aid received Park University ($54,233 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, Park University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Park University .
Park University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Park University or Wake Forest? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wake Forest and Park University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Park University (88% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $27,600 more per year than Park University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $49,600)
- Park University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- Park University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/